Posted on Fri, Aug 19, 2011 : 11:30 a.m.
Ann Arbor news roundup: August 19
By Carol Tietz
Students will be moving to Ann Arbor in the next few weeks and both University of Michigan and private housing officials say they're preparing to help keep residents safe.
Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com
AnnArbor.com's daily roundup offers you a look at some of the stories on our site today, as well as other content about Ann Arbor around the Web.
Top headlines on our site:
- Thompson Block scaffolding comes down, River Street reopened
- U-M police arrest 'person of interest' in Thursday attack on Thompson Street
- Teen who stabbed girl on Ypsilanti High School property sentenced to prison
- Woman reports robbery after learning University of Michigan student was assaulted Thursday
- Ypsilanti Township requests 24-hour coney island shut down early Monday mornings following three years of crime, noise complaints
- Tim Hortons signs deals to open 2 stores on long-vacant sites in Ann Arbor
- Updated: Man shot Thursday night appears to be innocent bystander
News:
- Ann Arbor schools release bus stop information for 2011-12 school year
- Vintage trucks and tractors take center stage at Saline's Rentschler Farm Saturday
- Police begin stepped-up drunken driving patrols tonight
- Community Wall links: Girl Scouts serve community at Heritage Festival; Interactive metronome demonstrations offered at Oz Music
- Detroit Free Press: U-M to test crash-avoidance systems on Ann Arbor streets
- Crash could slow traffic on M-14 west of Ann Arbor
- Laptop computer taken during home invasion in Ypsilanti
- U-M Housing, local apartments prepare to educate students in light of recent attacks
- Dexter cityhood petition found 'legally insufficient' for 2nd time by State Boundary Commission
- Ypsilanti's Heritage Festival to offer annual favorites, new fun throughout the weekend
- Sketch released of man being sought in assault of University of Michigan student Thursday
- Ypsilanti business owner Sam Mashni dies at 49
- Associated Press: Rick Snyder wants emergency manager lawsuit to go straight to Supreme Court
- The social media version of the Dexter Bear comes out of hiding
- With Poll: Donations could boost reward for information in Ann Arbor attacks
- Sample and learn about local food sources Friday at Chelsea's Silver Maples
- Man accused of drunken driving after crashing car
- Reaction near Thursday's attack: Some U-M students feeling less safe in Ann Arbor
- New York Times: University of Michigan Health System to shrink work force as government cuts spending
- Power outage affects nearly 500 DTE Energy customers in Ann Arbor
- Updated 8:20 a.m.: Fire destroys home in Dexter Township
- Mostly sunny skies will follow morning thunderstorms in Ann Arbor area
- U-M student grabbed by man on Thompson Street; police say it doesn't appear to be connected to other Ann Arbor attacks
- Man jumped by 8 men at about 2:30 a.m. Thursday on East University
- Job training and feeding the homeless: 15 more youths graduate this week from Food Gatherers program
- Judge: Man accused of setting house on fire with three people inside is competent to stand trial
- One candidate withdraws from crowded Chelsea City Council race
Business Review:
- Jeff Williams announced as new CEO of Ann Arbor-based Tangent Medical Technologies
- Jimmy John's sandwich shop to open first location in Chelsea this month
- Customers can't retrieve clothing from closed cleaners in Ann Arbor
- Oxford Cos. buys 62,000 square feet of Ann Arbor office space, plans for improvements
- Q-and-A: Domino's Pizza CEO Patrick Doyle: 'I've only been CEO during a tough economy'
- People & achievements in the greater Ann Arbor area, including Edward Surovell Realtors and Anna Belle Salon
- Datebook: Summer Spa event for business women, and more
- Pittsfield Township to hold public hearing on request for prayer hall
- Village Corner to reopen in The Courtyard Shops near North Campus by September
- Michigan's July jobless rate rises to 10.9 percent
- McKinley appointed receiver of one of largest distressed apartment portfolios in U.S.
- Apparel and textile design studio relocates to downtown Ann Arbor
- Addition next to Dollar Tree in Washtenaw retail center heads to Ann Arbor Planning Commission
- Associated Press: Michigan lawmakers tour proposed international bridge site in Detroit
- Ann Arbor plays host to 2,000 at weeklong annual trade convention this week
- Retired engineer takes over D&R Coins shop in Milan
Sports:
- Big Ten officials to media: Stop asking about expansion
- Former Michigan hockey player Steve Kampfer bringing Stanley Cup to Yost Ice Arena
- Peegs.com: Possible Michigan basketball recruit Mitch McGary could skip college, head to NBA
- Michigan football notebook: Freshman Matt Wile will handle kickoffs, Denard Robinson completing 70 percent of his passes and more notes
- Michigan football coach Brady Hoke names 3 defensive starters
- Associated Press: Sentence complete, former Michigan basketball player Jalen Rose leaves Oakland County Jail
- Kalamazoo Gazette: Western Michigan football coach expects improvement from three key members of secondary
- Associated Press: NFL to Terrelle Pryor: You're in the draft, but you'll sit out the first 5 games
- Freshman Matt Wile's strong camp has him inching toward Michigan football history
- First year at Michigan helped Huron graduate Jeremy Jackson grow in more ways than one
- College Notebook: Clare Stachel takes on leadership role for Michigan women's soccer team and more notes
- Former Michigan running back Mike Hart joins Eastern Michigan football coaching staff
- Video: A brief look at a few plays from the Michigan football team's Tuesday practice
- Notes and quotes from Tuesday's Michigan football practice, including candidates for punt, kick returner
- Walk-on Nathan Brink's toughness earns him first-team reps on the Michigan football team's defensive line
- Associated Press: Corwin Brown faces three felonies, family believes he suffers from football-related brain trauma
- cnbc.com: Michigan vs. Notre Dame is seventh-highest priced ticket of the college football season
- Lansing State Journal: Eastern Michigan gets commitment from 2012 point guard recruit
Entertainment:
- October Babies perform for AnnArbor.com's summer concert series
- Slideshow: Nashbash brings country music, food and more to Farmers Market
- Bob Seger to re-release classic live albums, each with a bonus track
- Movie listings: Aug. 18-25
- UMMA plans unique exhibit of smaller works by sculptor Mark di Suvero
- UMS single tickets go on sale Monday; additional performances announced
- A new 'Conan,' a new 'Fright Night,' a new 'Spy Kids,' and a restored 'African Queen' at the movies this week
- 'Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh' extended through September 4
- Tickets on sale: Vienna Teng at the Power Center, Evanescence in Royal Oak, and more
- On Stages: 'Inherit the Wind' at the Carriage House and 'Til I Hear You Sing' - a benefit concert for The Encore
- Bluegrass and more from Detroit area picker Bill Bynum, Ark-bound Saturday with his band
- Clay Gallery assembles a challenging 2-person exhibit
- With Video: AnnArbor.com's Summer Concert Series to host October Babies
- Todd Snider bringing his well-crafted (and often hilarious) songs and stories to The Ark
- Fifth annual Nashbash bringing country music and more back to Kerrytown
- Metro Times: 'The Help' a remarkably successful look at race, class and gender
- Metro Times: 'Glee' in concert and on screen little more than cashing in
- Metro Times: 'Tabloid' explores the nature of truth
- Metro Times: 'Sarah's Key' trivializes the Holocaust
- Blackbird Theatre reimagines 'Twelfth Night' in its next Shakespeare West production
Community:
- Food & Drink: Mark's Carts offers frugal Friday options galore
- Home & Garden: Repairing vinyl siding is a quick fix, whether you replace it or patch it
- Pets: Friday Pet Photos: Not the usual suspects
- Recipe: Composed Thai Grilled Beef Salad is satisfying but won't weight you down
- Chelsea Painters book signing Thursday during Sounds and Sights
- Home & Garden: Vintage Ann Arbor home is 'un-remuddled'
- The Week in Beer: Greet the new school year with beer
- Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation Historic Home Tour includes rescued Queen Anne and other gems
- With Poll & Video: Seasonal allergies getting worse? Here are 3 ways to reduce symptoms without medication
- Local food in the news: New Master Sommelier at Plum Market; Oprah loves Zzang bars
Comments
moneky
Fri, Aug 19, 2011 : 8:10 p.m.
I used to work there the owners don't care about what happens as long as they make money. I quit because I didn't feel safe a work. they should be closed every night at midnight